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Trade and the search for raw materials, especially metals, first brought the ancient Greeks to southern Italy and Sicily. Sometimes this led to permanently settled outposts and eventually important colonies.
Gold libation bowl (phiale) with six bulls around 600 BC More information
Gold libation bowl (phiale) with six bulls around 600 BC
Red-figured wine bowl (volute-krater), attributed to the Baltimore Painter, around 325 BC More information
Red-figured wine bowl (volute-krater), attributed to the Baltimore Painter, around 325 BC
Bronze horse and rider 560-550 BC More information
Bronze horse and rider 560-550 BC
These colonies were organised as independent city-states and brought Greek language, writing, arts, craftsmanship and religion to Italy.
A wide range of objects on display in Room 73, including pottery, jewellery and coins, demonstrate the many connections between Greece and her colonies.
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Bronze helmet with inscription
Faith
Portland Vase watch, £19.99
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